Jean Ridler wrote: < I have found that when speaking to moms about a previous failied breastfeeding experience that substituting this word helps; along with putting the blame and guilt where it belongs - the health system that failed them.> Exactly my reaction, Jean. For decades, I have been saying that too many mothers have been left feeling inadequate, when it is the health care system that has been inadequate.! Slow progress, and lots of work yet to accomplish! Jean *************************************** K. Jean Cotterman RNC, IBCLC Dayton OH USA ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html